Kristen Bussandri

English & French, warm & friendly, relatable, corporate, sexy quirky

Voice Description

Find me on the web at www.kristenbussandri.com, or email me at kbussandri@gmail.com

Call direct (416) 206-3435

CUSTOMER SERVICE-My purpose is for you to be so outrageously happy with my work that you'll gladly come back to me time and time again for your voiceover needs. Excellent customer service is my number one priority at all times - just ask any one of my satisfied clients. I will work with you to give you exactly what you want and go the extra mile. In fact, a client of mine recently decided to pay me more than we agreed, because he was so thrilled with my work. Let me do that for you!

BILINGUAL, EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL VOICE ACTOR & SINGER-

-English & French Canadian-5+ years as freelance voice talent -Award-winning singer (30 Million homes across the Canada and the USA).

My corporate clients include Rogers, in English and French. I've recorded medical narrations, including videos for the Florida Hospital Obesity Medicine and Surgery Institute.

My Described Video TV clients include "Pure" (CBC Television), "Odd Squad" and "The Next Step"

RELATABLE, VERSATILE VOICE-I have a sophisticated yet relatable, powerful, medium female voice with a generic Mid-Atlantic American accent. My voice is strong but versatile, and I can ably perform a range of tones and inflections from sassy young adult to smooth, middle aged professional.

My "money" spot is what I call my Zoey Deschanel inspired voice - quirky, sexy, Millenial-sounding - but I'm also the warm and bubbly relatable girl-next-door, or the confident female professional. I used to work in sales and marketing for 3 years and brought in over $3M in revenue for the company - giving me real world experience as a professional in the corporate world.

Whether you are producing a commercial, a documentary, an internet release, a product demo, a corporate piece for use internally or with clients, or even your company's automated telephone attendant, I have the experience and versatility to bring your script to life.

I have been a voice professional for over 5 years. You have heard me on radio and television throughout the USA and Canada, on the voicemail/IVR systems of companies across North America, on YouTube, and even on dictionary word definitions.

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area • I have Phone Patch in my studio • I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email • I can record and then upload the audio files via FTP • I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks • I have a music library and can add music to any project

My Home Base

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

French Canadian

My Voice Experience

I have been a voice professional for over 5 years. You have heard me on radio and television throughout the USA and Canada, on the voicemail/IVR systems of companies across North America, on YouTube, and even on dictionary word definitions.

When you want your project done quickly, done correctly, and done with a great attitude, I'm your girl. Voiceover is my life! When you choose me as your talent, you can relax knowing that you have hired a professional talent, with professional equipment, and a total customer service experience. I love what I do and it shows!

My Training

As a voice talent, my education never stops. I work on my craft every day and invest with coaches to continually improve my skills, so that I can offer my clients the highest possible value for their money.

In addition, I have an extensive musical background and real-world experience in sales - skills that directly benefit me as a voice talent as I am able to take direction very well, have a musical ear for phrasing that is pleasing, and understand how to both hard and soft sell.

MA Music Business, New York University (3.95 GPA)BA Psychology, McGill University10+ years in the performing arts (theatre, musicals, singing) 15+ years as a professional musician (pop, adult contemporary, R&B, folk, country, jazz)5+ years as a Brand Ambassador/Promo Model (Coors, Molson, K2 Snowboards)

My Studio Equipment

High-end professional home studio gives me the ability to turn around your project very quickly!

Gear: ProTools, Neumann U87 into a Focusrite Red 8.

Additional Skills

Singing, theatre acting, songwriting

3.5 years working as a Membership & Marketing Director for a private members-only business club in Toronto